Emergency Services & Security (ES&S) Technician (EMS/Firefighter)

Dow•Freeport, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Dow has an exciting job opportunity as an Emergency Services & Security (ES&S) Technician (EMT/Firefighter) in Oyster Creek, Texas at the Freeport site. The Freeport site has over 3000 employees and is a 24 hour / 7 day operation including holidays. Dow is looking for technically capable Emergency Services Technicians who embrace change, adapt quickly, make decisions rapidly, possess self-confidence and leadership skills and enjoy being lifelong learners. Dow offers a variety of career opportunities to assume responsibility for business accomplishments as indicated by "measures of performance" and to participate in group activities. This role is aligned to the Diamond Infrastructure Solutions (“Diamond Infra”) company and will be seconded from Dow to Diamond Infrastructure Solutions until January 1, 2027. At that time, the role will become directly aligned to the Diamond Infrastructure Solutions Company.

Requirements

A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
Current NREMT or Texas Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (EMT - B) license
Ability to work a rotating 12-hour shift, inside, outside, overtime, holidays and weekends.
Be 18 years old or older.
Be willing to work weekends, and holidays, if required.
Be willing to work overtime (extra hours beyond your regular scheduled) if required.
A current, valid US driver’s license.
Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Texas Class B Exempt driver's license
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
Pass a physical ability test prior to hire.
The physical ability to lift hoses, climb ladders and multiple flights of stairs, bolt flanges, operate valves, fire pumps and other emergency equipment and vehicles as part of the job.
A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.
No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Nice To Haves

Current NREMT or Texas paramedic license
Firefighter 1 & 2 certification
Industrial firefighting and rescue experience
Certification in confined space / high angle rescue.
Production and Process Operations experience
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Good interpersonal skills are required.
Must have strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.
Demonstrate leadership skills - inspire others and lead them through influence.
A self-starter who can identify, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

Perform all work activities in a safe team environment and follow operating discipline, procedures and practices to ensure a safe and efficient operation of assigned duties related to the function.
Drive and operate fire trucks, ambulances, and other apparatus.
Utilize troubleshooting skills to resolve deviations and problems and accurately complete all required paperwork.
Effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve all process issues.

Benefits

Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.
Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs.
Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation.
Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)